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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.48, 1,514.01 and 644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.48, 1,514.01 and 644.88 is: 968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.48 : 1,514.01 = 644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.48/1,514.01 = 644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.48x = 1,514.01 × 644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.48x = 976,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,354.77/1,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.14

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